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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1968
Page
2
Vernon L Moore Dayta Room 33 reports the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Jerry T Moore at Gulf Coast on April 26.
Edward Walter Sebesta Sr 64 of Highlands died in a Dayton hospital Thursday retired from United Carbon. Survivors include wife Manida, two daughters J M Gilbert and W E Raschke, two sons Stanley and E W Jr, seven grandchildren, two great grandchildren, one brother John Sebesta, one sister Julia Kulhanek. Services held 2 p.m. at Earthman Fund Chapel Highlands with burial in Memory Gardens. Rev Dan Sarek officiated. Also Mrs Sarah Edna Nettles 30 grandmother of Leon Brown of Baytown, died in a Baytown hospital Friday. Services held in Coushatta La. for Nettles with relatives traveling from Baytown.
Houston builder Dozier outlines Astroworld readiness amid final preparations. Dozier credits team leaders and designers for the multimillion dollar project as 50 rides and 75 structures near completion. He notes tight schedules, air conditioning work, and last minute touches on buildings and landscaping. Survivors and funeral details appear for Baytown resident Charlie Busch.
The council agreed to accept scores between 65 and 70 as passing, with 70 now the minimum pass. City Manager Fritz Lanham said six new firefighters are needed. Katherine Street residents Haden R Robinson and others petitioned for sewer service after heavy rain blocked toilets and baths, with concerns tied to Bayshore Drive station problems.
An old fashioned soapbox rally for Bill Williams, candidate for Hants County Democratic Chairman, is set for Saturday at 7 pm in the Knights of Columbus Hall. Baytown campaign manager Mrs Allen says attendees include State Sen. Chet Brooks and local officials, with several named candidates and Young Democrats participating.
A historical overview traces Bayland Orphanage in Callahan County through debt, land sales, and transfers, noting Rev. Gillette and Mrs. Jeann Duke’s family ties, the move to Houston, and the DePelchin Faith Home origin. It covers land sales in 1382, an 1859 debt, the 1883 retirement of Gillette, and later Beaumont Goose Creek oil field ties, with Hollywood filming and eventual decline, ending with Wind and seagull memories over Bay town.
Huel E Waldrop cites widespread sewer trouble on Katherine Street and across Brownwood. Lanham reports 41 calls in January and February. City Engineer Morter proposes smoke bombs to locate infiltration points and notes Bellaire's success. Council agrees to hire an outside firm to study the overall sewer problems.
Nessie, an elderly woman living in a rat and filth filled shack, is seeking a new place after being forced out. Neighbors express concern that the home is unsafe and could collapse in rain. One resident notes the eviction was harsh, while Nessie herself says she holds no hard feelings and only wants a stable place to live.
Lt Gov Preston Smith to be honored at a Bay Area reception on Thursday May 2 from noon to 130 pm at the Kings Inn on Road 1. Dr Jack Bridwell hosts with WN and space oriented industries employees invited. Coffee and soft drinks served. Smith is a candidate in the May 4 Democratic Primary.
Barbers Hill School Board reaffirmed Renamed BH School Board Trustee Chief MONT BELVIEU Harvey Cotte as president. Jack Fikes and Bobby Joe Austin were sworn in as new trustees. Austin reelected vice president and N. G. Dardin secretary. Robert Welch reported on water seepage study. board rejected Bell and Co proposal. Authority to spend 21949.70 for furniture plus 5000 curtains. earlier 36000. dirt work approved. Pitchard Abbott to value district land.
City of Baytown invites bids for construction and installation of proposed park playground facilities adjacent to an elementary school. Specifications and bid forms are available from the Director of Parks and Recreation at 207 Market. Contact 327-7477. Bid No. 68531. Publication dates April 28 and May 1, 1999.
Baytown Chamber briefed on progress of highway programs led by Texas Highway Department official W. E. Carmichael. New I 10 Spur 230 interchange, Loop 201 and Spur 30 Decker Drive to Baytown freeway described with expected 330 working days to completion and potential six months beyond.
Light brown Pekingnese dog missing from 1903 Richardson. If seen please call 427-3687.
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